Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Permanent?

Looking for information on carpal tunnel syndrome because you have recently received a diagnosis? Good for you. The more you understand about this fairly common wrist problem, the higher your chances of treating the syndrome so it will go away once and for all. It usually starts with some tingling or numbness in your fingers and will continually worsen unless treatment measures are taken. According to Harvard Health, this syndrome occurs when the median nerve is compressed by a ligament that crosses over as it passes through a narrow space in the wrist known as the carpal tunnel.

Is carpal tunnel syndrome permanent?

No,carpal tunnel syndrome does not have to be a permanent condition. There are a number of treatment options that those diagnosed with this syndrome can use to help relieve any pain they are currently experiencing. This is good news for those who have been recently diagnosed, as well as those who have been living with CTS for a long time. Those who have only a mild case of CTS are encouraged to wear a hand and wrist splint when they are sleeping at night, as this allows the hand to rest, which helps relieve any symptoms.

Those who have more severe cases of carpal tunnel syndrome may benefit from having their doctor give them steroid injections, which gives them relief from their discomfort and/or pain. If these two treatment options do not work, then the next step is getting surgery. Carpal tunnel surgery is done under a local anesthetic and only takes anywhere between 10 and 15 minutes to complete the surgery. Those undergoing surgery are able to resume their regular activities within a couple of days.

Who is at risk for CTS?

Characteristics of those who tend to be more at risk for being diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome include being female, being diagnosed with diabetes, being diagnosed with a thyroid disease, having arthritis, not being at a healthy weight, drinking too much alcohol and having cysts in the carpal tunnel area.

Can we answer your questions?

If you happen to have any questions about carpal tunnel syndrome, we invite you to contact us so we can provide you with the answers you need. When you have CTS, it can be difficult to perform your everyday activities. This makes it important to find and use the treatment options available for this syndrome, as you can reverse many of the symptoms you are currently experiencing.

Request an appointment here: https://www.brainandspineni.com or call Brain and Spine Neuroscience Institute at (813) 751-2029 for an appointment in our Lutz office.

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